Lead Teacher

We are expanding our teaching teams! We have classrooms educating children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Educators must have a great love and patience for children. We are looking for a confident, proactive Lead Teacher who naturally takes charge of a classroom and sets a positive tone. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can easily engage a room, establish clear routines, and earn the trust and attention of our children. If you are a passionate educator who loves stepping into a classroom, leading by example, and creating a structured, fun environment, we would love to meet you! Responsibilities Develop/Implement a creative curriculum Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children’s progress and report to families Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Excellent understanding of the principles of child development Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen Certification in child CPR Child Care Development Course obtained Pay Determined by Education and Experience *Tree Frog Learning Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, as well as the children and families to whom we provide care. Tree Frog Learning Center expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination towards any other employee, child, or the child’s families based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Tree Frog Learning Center will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s physical or mental disability, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon Tree Frog Learning Center’s business operations. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent Associates Degree in ECE or Related Subject (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification or other ECE Related Crednetial (Preferred) Work Location: In person Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person